Helicopters in the air. Phil: Southern California, 0700 hours. Dawn of a new adventure. From the Western coast of America, 11 teams will embark on a race around the world for $1,000,000. The helos are taking them to Los Alamedas base.

Phil: 8 of 11 pitstops are elimination points. Clue is atop your luggage. Get it, read it, jump into a parked Benz. First team to finish the Race wins $1,000,000. Ready? The world is waiting for you. Good luck. Travel safe. GO!!

Teams rip clues open. Make your way to Switzerland. Two flights. Lufthanza, or Air France. Different connecting cities.